Arkansas PBS > Engage > Pressroom > AETN's 'Men & Women of Distinction' to feature former Gov. Mike Beebe Aug. 29
Posted 21 Aug 2019
"Men & Women of Distinction: Mike Beebe," directed and produced by Kathryn Tucker for the Arkansas Educational Television Network, will premiere on AETN Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m.
The film examines the life of the Honorable Mike Beebe, a product of Arkansas, born in a tar paper shack in Amagon. Beebe rose from his humble beginnings to practice law in Searcy and run for ArkansasSenate – where he was first elected in 1981 and served for 20 years – followed by successful runs for attorney general (2003-2007) and, finally, governor (2007-2015).
AETN, in partnership with the Arkansas Cinema Society, will host a screening of "Men & Women of Distinction: Mike Beebe" during Filmland Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ron Robinson Theater,100 River Market Ave., Little Rock.
A reception will precede the film at 5 p.m., and an after-party will follow the film.
More information about Filmland is available at arkansascinemasociety.org.
Kathryn Francis Tucker is a Little Rock native and sixth-generation Arkansan. An alumna of Little Rock Central High School and the University of Pennsylvania, Tucker is also a Directors Guild ofAmerica member with experience in still photography, photo editing for film and film production. Tucker founded the Arkansas Cinema Society in 2017 and currently serves as the nonprofit's executive director.
The Arkansas Cinema Society works to nurture new and existing film talent within Arkansas through educational programs, year-round screenings and Filmland, the society's annual film festival.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is Arkansas's only statewide public media network, which enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities forpeople from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers through thedistinct channels AETN PBS, AETN Create, AETN PBS KIDS, AETN World and AETN AIRS on SAP. Audiences can also watch on several digital platforms, and members with AETN Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming.AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at aetn.org. AETN is broadcaston KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro) and KETZ (El Dorado).